Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Obamacare and Romneycare Share a Lot in Common

The Wonk Room (here) provides this handy-dandy table comparing major provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act and the Massachusetts Health Law, which shows the challenge Mitt Romney faces in trying to distinguish "Romneycare" from "Obamacare":


Major ProvisionsAffordable Care ActMassachusetts Health Law
Individual MandateYesYes
Employer ResponsibilityYes — but not required to provide coverageYes — required to provide coverage
Affordability CreditsYesYes
Standard Benefit PackageYes — w/o abortion servicesYes — w/ abortion services
Establishes ExchangesYesYes
Prohibits Insurance Company From Canceling CoverageYesYes
Bans Denying Medical Coverage For Pre-existing ConditionsYesYes
Medicaid ExpansionYesYes
Medicare CutsYesNo Authority

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